Avik vs Shivam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avik

Boy #3,503 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave, fearless"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Bengali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,503
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Avi

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Shivam

Boy #3,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"auspicious, sacred, benevolent"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,664
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shiv

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Popularity Comparison

Avik Rank #3,503
Shivam Rank #3,664

Avik is more popular, ranked #3503 vs #3664 for Shivam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avik ___

  • Avik Kumar
  • Avik Raj
  • Avik Dev
  • Avik Nath
  • Avik Sen

Shivam ___

  • Shivam Kumar
  • Shivam Raj
  • Shivam Dev
  • Shivam Prasad
  • Shivam Nath

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avik

Aryan Priya Ananya Arnav Dipti

If you choose Shivam

Arjun Rohan Priya Ananya Kabir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avik or Shivam more popular?

Avik is more popular, ranked #3503 compared to Shivam at #3664 in the United States.

What do Avik and Shivam mean?

Avik means "brave, fearless" (Sanskrit origin). Shivam means "auspicious, sacred, benevolent" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Avik and Shivam boy or girl names?

Avik is primarily a boy name. Shivam is primarily a boy name.

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